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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Peruvian
Title:Figure
Type:Sculpture
Materials:Earthenware
Place Made:South America; Peru; Lima
Accession Number:  MH SK 2006.2137.INV
Credit Line:Joseph Allen Skinner Museum, Mount Holyoke College
Museum Collection:  The Joseph Allen Skinner Museum at Mount Holyoke College

Description:
Clay figure of an animal, possibly a tiger (bull with a bell?). Corrugated body with crude carved face, front legs, and genitals. Missing its tail. Chipped of ears and feet. Marked on the bottom: "M.N. d.n.12-" and an unreadable seal (includes the word "Lima"); most likely a customs seal.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology; indigenous people

Subjects:
Indigenous peoples; Civilization, Ancient; archaeological objects; Pottery

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